Ever wondered about weight loss drugs, particularly the massively popular GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro? Curious about what they are, how they work, and if they're effective? This episode aims to answer all your questions, review the research, and offer up my honest insights.

Special shoutout to @Dr_Idz for taking the time to help me prepare for this episode. Check out his school for deep dives into all the latest nutrition fads. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in nutrition and health,  especially if you are a healthcare professional who advises others on nutrition.

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TOPICS COVERED 👇 

• [2:19] What are GLP-1 Drugs and how do they work?
• [4:02] What is the difference between the Semaglutides Ozempic, and Wegovy?
• [5:30]  Liraglutides, Dulaglutides, and Tirzepatides... uh, what?
• [6:17] How Mounjaro works
• [7:11] Difference between Mounjaro and Ozempic / Wegovy
• [7:47] What the research says about Semaglutides (Ozempic & Wegovy) and Tirzepatides (Mounjaro)
• [12:20] The red flag that no one is talking about with these drugs 🚩 
• [15:17] Side effects of GLP-1 drugs
• [16:33] How much do they cost?
• [17:45] Ethical considerations and concerns about these drugs
• [18:39] My overall thoughts on using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss
• [20:57] Recap

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What if the key to improving our mental health and relationship with food was to take a deeper look at the powerful influence of social media? In this eye-opening conversation, I'm joined by Jillian Lampert, PhD, MPH, RD, LD, FAED, a fellow dietitian and the Chief Strategy Officer for Accanto Health. Dr. Lampert's extensive experience in eating disorders, neurobiology, and her passion for helping people improve their relationship with food and their bodies provide valuable insights on this important topic.

Together, we explore the connection between body image and social media, discussing how these platforms, initially created for connection, have evolved to focus on curated images and content, often leading to a need for validation and comparison. Dr. Lampert shares her thoughts on the psychology and neurobiology behind the compelling nature of social media, and how it affects our self-esteem, body image, and overall mental well-being. Don't miss this incredibly informative episode that will leave you with a deeper understanding of the powerful influence of social media on our lives - especially on our children.

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You may have a bad relationship with food whether you struggle with feeling stressed with food, binge eating, turning to food for every emotion, or are constantly jumping from one diet to the next. If you're here, I'm guessing you've already started to overcoming this and heal your relationship with food... and it might not be going well. You might be asking yourself, "what am I doing wrong?"

I want to help and give you the 3 reasons why you might not be seeing progress in your relationship with food.

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First reason [2:31]
Second reason [5:19]
Third reason [9:10]

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I'm joined once again by my  husband, Vincent Yates, to discuss the quick and surreal birth of our son, Cillian (sill-ian) in honor of his 1st birthday this month. This birth was the complete opposite of our daughter and was truly an answer to so many of our prayers. From the birthday party that was supposed to happen that day to the epidural not working in time, this was a completely wild yet completely amazing day.

By the way, I fully expected this episode to be 20 minutes, but here we are. Nobody is actually going to listen to this though, right?

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I've always wanted to record the birth stories of our children, so I'm doing it now in honor of our daughter turning 3 and our son turning 1 this month... and who doesn't love to hear the husband's side of the birth story? 😂  

I'm joined today by my  husband of 5 years, Vincent Yates aka the father of my beautiful babies. We walk through our first-born's 28 hour, medicated birth and... and how much we hated how the nurses and OBGYN handled everything.

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Let's not sugarcoat it: PCOS sucks. In light of recent estimates are saying 1 in 4 women have PCOS, I think it's safe to say that we need to talk about it more. As a PCOS'er myself, I appreciate dietitians like Cory Ruth, MS, RD (aka @thewomensdietitian) who take an all-foods-fit approach to managing PCOS symptoms. She's joining me today to share the no BS truths about living with and managing PCOS.

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TOPICS COVERED 👇 

• Who is Cory Ruth, and what makes her The Women's Dietitian? [0:00]
• Discussing irregular cycles with PCOS [5:59]
• Symptoms of PCOS [7:06]
• How PCOS is diagnosed [10:00]
• What causes PCOS? [11:13]
• Can PCOS be treated? [14:47]
• Getting help for binge eating & disordered eating with PCOS [20:20]
• Navigating PCOS diet advice from healthcare providers [21:59]
• Losing weight with PCOS [26:14]
• Why women with PCOS struggle with disordered eating/eating disorders [31:00]
• What foods should you eat with PCOS? [33:23]
• PCOS and infertility: why there's a link, and next steps for those who are struggling [35:54]
• Connect with Cory [44:31]

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There's a lot that WW does NOT want you to know - and Randi Cox is here to tell us!

Randi is a former WW coach who now helps women break free from the diet mindset and develop confidence in their bodies, so they can Stop Weighting and Start Living. She is on a mission to help women empower themselves to live their lives to the fullest regardless of their size.

Additionally, Randi hosts a podcast called "Life is too short for Weight Watchers" which offers inspiration and guidance for individuals who are looking to improve their body image and relationship with food. Because your body was never the problem!

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Topics covered: 👇

• [0:00] Introduction to Randi
• [2:33] What led Randi to trying WW for the first time.
• [5:37] The shocking report that WW made their coaches give every month.
• [9:11] The impact that counting points had on Randi.
• [11:04] What is a lifetime member at WW?
• [12:52] The shame-inducing environment of WW.
• [14:13] Randi's breaking point: what made her finally leave WW after 10 years.
• [20:16] The secret to creating more confidence.
• [23:50] What kind of training do WW coaches get?
• [25:18] What WW doesn't want you to know.

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Exercise doesn't need to be a form of punishing your body.  It doesn't have to be about losing weight. Listen to this episode to learn about how being physical and moving our bodies can be joyful AND sustainable - all without following a 1200 calorie diet!

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Topics covered:

• [0:16] Who is Michael Ulloa
• [2:13] How Michael starting personal training
• [6:13] Why Michael decided to take stop making fitness about weight loss
• [12:45] How our toxic fitness culture makes pursuing health even more difficult
• [15:40] The problem with before and after photo
• [17:54] Setting fitness goals that aren't about weight
• [20:40] The struggles men face with food and exercise
• [22:56] Male celebrities with disordered eating
• [27:27] The most toxic tips in the fitness industry today
• [30:19] How to enjoy working out
• [33:01] What kinds of exercise benefits health?

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Since 6 years old, Alejandra has been battling binge eating and body image issues. She was ready to finally conquer her relationship with food and her body. I had the pleasure of working with her and witnessing her conquer binge eating, drastically improve her body image, and improve her symptoms of depression.

Listen to her story and how she was able to do it!

Topics Covered 👇 

• [1:19] - What life looks for Alejandra right now
• [2:15] - What life looked like before/Alejandra's story
• [4:53] - Why keto, atkins, and intermittent fasting didn’t work for her
• [6:57] - What she wishes someone would have told her before dieting
• [8:32] - How depression impacted her binge eating
• [12:11] - Why N&F was different than what she’d done before
• [14:28] - How culture and family of origin impacted her relationship with food
• [18:05] - Alejandra's results after doing N&F
• [18:54]- The role therapy played for her
• [19:36] - Alejandra's favorite result from N&F
• [22:27] - Her honest thought about joining N&F

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For women who are working on their relationships with food, it's natural to ask the question "how do I help my kids not have the same problems I did?". We're diving into all things intuitive eating for kids in this episode with special guest, Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC.

Topics Covered 👇

• [0:09] Who is Crystal Karges?
• [1:37] Crystal's story of struggling with an ED and being triggered in motherhood
• [4:33] What to do when becoming pregnant triggers your ED
• [10:13] Feeding your own kids with a history of an ED
• [15:24] But if I let my kids eat whatever they want, they'll just eat goldfish all day!
• [19:39] Black and white thinking when it comes to feeding kids
• [21:47] How to teach your kids intuitive eating when you don't have it all figured out
• [28:58] What to say to kids to encourage positivity around food and their bodies
• [32:05] Letting your kids have experiences with food
• [36:04] Resources from Crystal

Crystal's Bio:
Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Intuitive Eating Counselor. Crystal specializes in maternal health and child feeding, working with mothers in the perinatal period and beyond to help them heal from generational cycles of diet culture, mother free from food guilt and body shame, and raise intuitive eaters.

Connect with Crystal:

• For intuitive eating inspiration for mothers and children, follow her on Instagram
• Lift the Shame Podcast
• Lift the Shame Free Support Group for Moms in ED Recovery

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